Sermons on Being Thankful In Suffering:

Oh Give Thanks

Contributed by Matthew Cox on Nov 30, 2015

In this sermon we will lok at Psalm 105:1-7

Title: Oh give thanks Text: Psalm 105:1-7 Main text: Psalm 105:1 Teacher: Rev. Matthew Cox Understanding the text: Our devotion is here stirred up, that we may stir up ourselves to praise God. Seek his strength; that is, his grace; the strength of his Spirit to work in us that which is good, which ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-7

Denomination: *other

Give Thanks To God Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Nov 1, 2016

This first sermon in the series on the book of Colossians was used on the occasion of Thanksgiving Weekend. It looks at the three things for which Paul was Thankful in almost all of his epistles: Faith, Hope, and Love

*Give Thanks To God* Col. 1:3-5 (Please note: A small portion of this sermon -- main points and subpoints are from the sermon of another though cannot remember who it was from. Probably 85 % of the message would be my own.) The following link will take you to an MP3 Audio recording of this sermon: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thank You For Serving!

Contributed by Je Layugan on Apr 11, 2022

Why is serving very important and what should be our motivation? The answers lie in that very powerful scene in which Jesus washed the feet of His disciples. Jesus mandated us to live by (symbolically) washing one another’s feet, (literally) serving one another.

INTRODUCTION – The 80/20 Rule in the Church We loved to be served. - We tend to get angry when we ordered something and not served on time. - We demand to talk to the manager when we are not satisfied with the service provided to us. - We grumble when our expectation of service is not met. To be ...read more

Scripture: John 13:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thank God For The Thorns Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

Here’s another little outline. Some of it I borrowed and some of it is of my own making – I think.

THANK GOD FOR THE THORNS II CORINTHIANS 12:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Here’s another little outline. Some of it I borrowed and some of it is of my own making – I think. I. The Revelation of God – Picture of Paradise (1-6) A. The Perspective: (1-3) B. The Place: (2, 4) C. The Product: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Being Forgiven Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Feb 19, 2004

Forgiveness and the need we have to give and recieve God’s forgiveness

Ernest Hemingway starts his short story, “Capital of the World” by describing Madrid Spain. He says, there is a Madrid joke about a father who took out an add in a local paper which asked his son, Paco, to meet him in front of the newspaper office. And told him that “all was forgiven”. According to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 6:12-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Can This Be?

Contributed by Dean Morgan on May 5, 2008

Have you ever been asked to do something and asked HOW? Has the Lord ever asked you to do something and you asked HOW?

Have you ever been asked to do something and asked HOW? Has the Lord ever asked you to do something and you asked HOW? Pay particular attention to verses 34 and 35: 34 Then Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I do not know a man?" 35 And the angel answered and said to her, "The Holy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Not Be Ashamed Of Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 25, 2022

2 Timothy 1:13-18 shows us several ways Christians guard against being ashamed of Christ.

Introduction John MacArthur tells the story that during the Boxer Rebellion in China (1899–1901), extreme nationalist Chinese fomented a campaign of terror against officials of foreign governments, Christian missionaries, and even Chinese Christians. After they surrounded a certain mission ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Undivided Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Feb 21, 2023

The glory of God refers to the presence and greatness of God, which are so powerful that they cannot be contained or fully understood by human beings

THE UNDIVIDED GLORY OF GOD Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel, February 20, 2023 "For the sake of My name, I delay My wrath, and for My praise, I restrain it for you, in order not to cut you off. "Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being A Team Player

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 27, 2017

A look at the need for community within the church. Part 4 of 4.

Being a Team Player Ephesians 4:2-6 January 29, 2017 I love this picture! Look closely at the picture, each boat is rowing at the same speed, at the same rate. It’s a great example of teamwork. We don’t go canoeing very often. I do remember canoeing with my family and we had to remind one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Being Saved

Contributed by W. Alderman on Dec 27, 2008

This is a message that identifies who the saved really are and how they may experience joy by being saved.

“THE JOY OF BEING SAVED” Text: Philippians 3:1-3 W. Max Alderman 1 ¶ Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. 2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Harvest Thanksgiving, Even In Suffering

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Mar 18, 2016

A reflection on the appropriateness of thanksgiving and glorifying God, even in the midst of intense personal suffering. Contrasted with the First World expectation of self-actualization.

Genesis 2:4-25, Ps 126, Matthew 6:25-33 “But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O men of little faith? 6:31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, —What shall we eat?’ or —What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Being A Godly Mom

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 8, 2009

Uses Hannah as an example of being a Godly Mom

Being a Godly Mom 1 Samuel 1:1-2:2 A Godly Mom will face Problems - 1 Samuel 1:1-8 A Godly Mom Prays - 1 Samuel 1:9-16 A Godly Mom trusts God’s Provision - 1 Samuel 1:17-20 A Godly Mom keeps Promises - 1 Samuel 1:21-28 A Godly Mom Praises the Lord - 1 Samuel 2:1-2 Thank You Mom Video by ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remembrance Day And The Suffering Church

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 10, 2006

Many churches link Remembrance Day and the Suffering Church finding help in both life situations in David’s testimony of God who Forgives, Heals, Preserve, Provides and Satisfies

On Remembrance Day we’re reminded by the two minutes silence of the suffering and sacrifice by ordinary men and women in the interests of their nation and cherished values. It’s also appropriate to link Remembrance with the Persecuted and Suffering Church. Here in Britain the Christian Church ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Being Amazed By Grace

Contributed by Kenneth Myers on Feb 12, 2007

Contributed in cooperation with Amazing Grace Sunday, a sermon based on 2 Corinthians 5.19

Being Amazed by Grace Amazing Grace Sunday February 18, 2007 Christ Church Cathedral, Sherman, TX i.“Amazing Grace” Movie opening this week: the story of two men and the spiritual and cultural transformation that happened when their lives met: John Newton, converted slave trader who was ordained ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Being Gracious People Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 1, 2012

The garments of your new nature in Christ are to be worn in your home and at church... these are garments you wear in public as attituded that translate into action as you interact with others.

Title: Being Gracious People Text: Colossians 3:12-14 (3:1-15) Thesis: The garments of your new nature in Christ are to be worn in your home, at church and in public… these garments are attitudes that translate into actions as you interact with others. Series Title: Living with others at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational